Dion Duarte

Dion Eric Duarte serves as Lead Contracting Specialist at the GSA/FAS Region 7 Acquisition Center, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain federal operational readiness. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—he specializes in high-volume, standardized industrial and institutional supplies essential to federal facility operations. His portfolio emphasizes durable goods and consumables critical to administrative, logistics, and maintenance functions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing objectives. Duarte maintains established relationships with key contractors including MACGYVER SOLUTIONS, INC., FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LLC., B.W. WILSON PAPER COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and COMSIS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capacity to deliver standardized, high-volume goods under blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, scalability, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging GSA Schedule vehicles and Federal Supply Schedules to streamline procurement cycles and reduce administrative burden. His set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a focus on efficiency and broad market access. However, he consistently supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or delivery timelines. Duarte’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration equipment), 333924 (industrial material handling equipment), 561720 (janitorial services), and 325611 (soap and detergent manufacturing). He possesses deep expertise in sourcing industrial-grade equipment, facility maintenance supplies, and institutional cleaning solutions, ensuring compliance with federal performance standards and sustainability requirements. His technical domain knowledge enables precise specification development and vendor evaluation in complex manufacturing and service categories.